The legendary 2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT will get some updates

The upcoming 2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT is a sporty luxury pickup truck that is finally making a comeback. The 2019 model is yet to roll out of production and hit the markets. It will be the first model since Escalade EXT’s discount a couple of years ago. Knowing that the 2020 model will get some minor upgrades only.

The 2020 Cadilac Escalade EXT is an extended pickup variant that is based on the full-size Escalade SUV. Of course, the exterior is very modern and the interior is looking with premium features and amazing comfort. The new model will literally offer great numbers, that includes the engine power, tow rating, fuel economy etc.

2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT exterior upgrades

The 2019 model will arrive is a basically all-new model, so the 2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT won’t offer that much upgrades. To be precise, the 2020 model could get only some minor refinements. However, the exterior looks amazing. The black exterior paint is the most popular choice with a reason. The appearance is brilliant, this pickup is very elegant and clean. The front end comes with a larger front grille and standard LED headlights.

Even the rear part comes with the LED taillights. The side profile and the hood are showing some beautiful character lines and creases. The extended pickup rides on 20-inch wheels. Interestingly, the dimensions of the last model and the 2020 model will be exactly the same. New Escalade EXT could only get some further chrome trims that should provide more modern appeal.

2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT interior will use some cues from the SUV model

The 2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT will offer astonishing interior design. While the changes will be minor, there won’t be a need for any significant moves. The cabin is extremely comfortable and is equipped with premium materials. Moreover, soft-touch surfaces are all over the cabin. Most importantly, luxury amenities, or most of them, will come as standard.

Speaking of standard, Escalade offers a 12.3-inch touchscreen, along with the wood trims and leather upholstery. The premium audio system is in the offer, along with the entertainment system. Some features need to be optional, like the power adjustable seats and some safety and driver assistance aids.

2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT engine

To this moment, the 2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT offers a single powertrain choice. It is a 6.2-liter V8 that is capable of producing 420 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque. The large unit offers a 10-speed automatic transmission and the optional all-wheel-drive setup. The fuel economy is rated at 17 mpg combined and the pickup can tow up to 8400 pounds.

Equipping pickup trucks with smaller and supercharged engines is more and more popular. According to some unofficial sources, the 2020 Escalade EXT could get a smaller and optional displacement. A speculated 4.2-liter bi-turbo V8 could arrive in 2020. This powertrain generates 550 horses and 625 lb-ft of torque. It also offers a 10-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive configuration. A hybrid variant is another probable outcome, but not before 2022.

2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT price and release date

The forthcoming 2020 Cadillac Escalade EXT is a luxury pickup truck that will cost around $60,000. Escalade EXT will probably arrive in three trim levels, so the price can go even higher. But on the other hand, even the base model offers a lot of premium features. An SUV-based pickup truck will go on sale in the last quarter of 2019.